5 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Joe Carroll is encouraging people to make a special effort to spend time in our towns and villages this Christmas and to support our local businesses. There are unique gifts as well as fun, festive days out for all the... Read More
4 December 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The female only business group ‘Network Ireland Cork’ has announced Cathy Fitzgibbon as the 42nd President of the Network Ireland Cork branch for 2025, as this year’s theme of ‘Sustainable Success for Members’ was announced at the organisation’s annual AGM at Cork City Hall. Cathy, owner of The... Read More
4 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Business Advice: The importance of email signatures – and the death of the letterhead For those of us who are older we will remember paper letter, it is true to say that a letterhead was key, it represented your business like a salesman in an envelope. In... Read More
2 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cobh, and indeed all of the ‘Great Island’ upon which the town exists, is connected to the mainland by one one bridge, which in turn leads to a low lying road that often floods, cutting off a large population. The issue of a 2nd bridge has been highlighted... Read More
30 November 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Last night, community spirit was high at Cork City’s independent coffee houses, who transformed into lively nighttime venues for Coffee House Lates. This pilot initiative, which also takes place tonight, brought a fresh energy to Cork’s night-time economy, showcasing the city’s unique coffee (and tea) culture through free events... Read More
30 November 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Imperial Hotel’s Black Friday Deal for a Winter/Spring Getaway The historic Imperial Hotel in Cork City has a Black Friday Sale that runs until 2nd December 2024, the sale includes 20% off Bed & Breakfast rates on selected dates from now until 30th April 2025. The price... Read More
27 November 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Air France will operate up to three services per week in March before operating daily flights between the end of March and October 2025. Passengers from across the South of Ireland can avail of unrivalled access to Paris, and onward connections to 169 destinations in 73 countries across... Read More
24 November 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Maryborough Nursing Home Celebrates Major Win for Cork at NHI Care Awards Maryborough Nursing Home in Cork proudly took centre stage at the prestigious NHI Care Awards 2024, held on November 19th in the iconic Round Room at the Mansion House, Dublin. Hosted in association with Homecare Medical,... Read More
21 November 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork’s Rosaleen Hyde and Maxine Hyde of Ballymaloe Foods are among 24 finalists shortlisted for this year’s prestigious awards and are finalists in the International category Rosaleen Hyde and Maxine Hyde of Ballymaloe Foods will represent Cork as one of 24 finalists shortlisted for the 2024 EY Entrepreneur... Read More
21 November 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Redefining Cork after Dark – One Cup at a Time Cork’s Coffee Culture Gets a Night-Lift with ‘Coffee House Lates’ Cork’s coffee scene will get a dynamic night-time boost next week with Coffee House Lates. This pilot initiative will see independent coffee houses open late for an exciting range of... Read More
20 November 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A new competition organised by Cork Business Association in partnership with Cork City Council, is now open for nominations, with the ambition of creating a special Christmas trail around the city. Businesses across the city are invited to embrace the festive spirit and transform their windows, or building... Read More
19 November 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Met Éireann forecasting temperature drop this week as a cold Arctic airmass descends over Ireland With temperatures forecast to drop significantly in the coming days, Cork Airport’s hardworking snow and ice team has activated their preparation plans and will remain on-call throughout the day and night to treat... Read More